Adjustable post splicer



1951 v T. SATO ADJUSTABLE POST SPLICER 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed May 18, 1948 7 13 3 a 5 a a w a 3 a 3 2m a m m a 6 4 J 9 a a a 0 a g 1 6 7M 2. 5m f. 1 7 4 7 56 w 5 MW ma 13 A 7 A V 3 I? w 6 f w A a W# 8 8 A w 8 & A AN a z w w J ATTD RN EYE Patented Aug. 7, 1951 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE ADJUSTABLE POST SPLICER .Takeo Sato, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii Application May 18, 1948, Serial No."27,691

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This invention relates to an adjustable post splicer.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a post splicer which is adjustable wherein the sections of the post can be extended and separated from one another to increase the overall height of the post and wherein a bottom support for the uppermost post is provided and adapted to be adjusted and retained between the splicer elements whereby the post will be supported within the splicer element in a positive manner and against downward displacement.

Other objects of the present invention are to provide an adjustable post splicer which is of simple construction, easy to install upon the post, easy to adjust, inexpensive to manufacture, convenient to use and efficient in operation.

For other objects and for a better understanding of the invention, reference may be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of the splicer connected to the post and with the elements extended to a greater extent.

Fig. 2 is a side elevational view of the splicer with the elements extended to a less extent than in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view taken through the top clamp and on line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on line 4-4 of Fig. 2 and looking upon the bottom support for the upper post section.

Fig. 5 is an enlarged side elevational view of one of the clamps for the ends of the splicer elements.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary sectional view taken at the location of the support for the top section.

Fig. '7 is a sectional view, in elevation, taken through the connection of the support for the upper post section with the splicer elements and support being in section.

Fig. 8 is a, transverse sectional view taken on line 8-8 of Fig. '7.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of one section of the splicer with the support resting on the top of the bottom section.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing the connection of one of the clamps with one splicer element and with the post section.

Referring now to the figures, l5 represents a bottom post section and 16 represents an upper post section which may be adjusted vertically y 2 and retained bywthe adjustable splicer l1 embodying the features of the present invention. My splicer I1 is formed with oppositely positioned angle bars and includes a splicer element I8 adapted to be positioned on one corner of the post sections and this is retained on the bottom post section by a clamp device l9. The splicer element has a plurality of holes extending at vertically spaced locations as indicated at 2| in the legs thereof.

The clamp device l9 includes separable angular parts 22 and 23 having respectively at the opposite ends of the same, projections 24. The parts 22 and 23 when extended about the post section and the splicer element are retained by pins 25 extending through the projections and made secure by wedges 26. The pins 25 have enlarged head portions 21. Openings are provided in the parts 22 and 23 as indicated at 28 to receive nails whereby to prevent the vertical displacement of the clamp device IS on the post section.

Extending at an opposite corner on the post section is a splicer section 3! which extends upwardly for connection with the post section I6. The splicer section 31 is also formed of an angle bar and is adapted to fit along the corner of the post sections. A similar clamp device as shown at I9 is provided at 32 for securing the splicer element 3| to the upper post section Hi. This section 31 has a plurality of vertically spaced openings 33.

When the post I6 is to be extended and retained in an elevated position above the upper end of the bottom post section I5, a support 35 is elevated between the splicer elements I8 and 3| and is secured by pins 36 and cooperating wedges 31. The support 35 is of box construction open at its upper end and having a closing plate 38 serving as a foot for engagement with the upper end of the bottom post section I5. The support 35 can be elevated to a new position whereby to positively prevent the downward displacement of the upper post section when the same has been extended within the splicer device. The support is retained in its adjusted position by the extension of the pins 36 through any one of a plurality of holes in the respective opposite sides of the splicer elements.

While various changes may'be made in the detail construction, it shall be understood that such changes shall be within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. An adjustable splice for rigid elements comprising a pair of oppositely extended angle bars positioned to embrace end sections of aligned rigid elements, clamping means removably bolted to said angle bars and extended around the rigid elements to secure said angle bars to the respective end sections of the rigid elements, support means for supporting each rigid element, comprised of a base plate with a perpendicularly disposed H-shaped web positioned between said angle bars, the legs of said H-shaped web terminating in inwardly turned flanges and bolt means for securing said flanges to said angle bars.

2. In a splice for rigid elements a support comprising a rectangular shaped base plate with perpendicularly disposed H-shaped webs thereon, the ends of the web extended inwardly at the sidesin planes corresponding with the edges of the base plate 'and with the inwardly extending ends of the webs having bolt holes therein,

whereby bolts are passed through said holes to secure a splice bar in rigid relation to said webs.

TAKEO SATC).

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